As late marriage and delayed childbearing become more common, and as gynecological and andrological issues increase, the number of families in China who cannot conceive naturally is rising year by year. Regular reproductive centers in China are operating at full capacity, so many families trying to conceive consider overseas assisted reproduction. Among these options, Georgia has attracted attention for its mature IVF technology and good cost-effectiveness. Here at GEBE, let's take a look together: How many trips abroad are needed for IVF in Georgia? How long does it take?
How many trips abroad are needed for IVF in Georgia? How long does it take? Let's start with a clear answer: for IVF in Georgia, most families need to travel abroad twice. The overall time span is about 2–3 months, with a total actual stay in Georgia of about 20–30 days.
First Trip Abroad: Ovarian Stimulation and Egg Retrieval, About 12–15 Days
The woman usually arrives in Tbilisi on days 2–3 of her menstrual cycle. The next day, she goes to the hospital for file creation and follow-up examinations to confirm the ovarian stimulation plan. Ovarian stimulation medication lasts 10–14 days, during which she returns to the hospital every two to three days for ultrasound and blood tests. Once the follicles mature, egg retrieval is arranged, and the man provides a semen sample on the same day. After resting for one or two days following egg retrieval, they can return home. This trip usually lasts 12–15 days.
Waiting in China: Embryo Culture and Screening, About 3–4 Weeks
After egg retrieval, the embryos continue to be cultured in the laboratory to the blastocyst stage. If third-generation screening is chosen, it takes about 3–4 weeks after biopsy for the report to come out. During this time, you can live normally in China and do not need to stay in Georgia.
Second Trip Abroad: Transfer and Pregnancy Testing, About 5–7 Days
After the screening results come out, the doctor selects transferable embryos. The woman first prepares her endometrium in China, and once the conditions meet the standard, the second trip to Georgia is arranged. The transfer procedure takes about 10 minutes. On days 10–14 after transfer, a blood test is done to confirm pregnancy. After confirmation, they can return home. This trip lasts about 5–7 days.
In summary, IVF in Georgia usually requires two trips abroad: the first for ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, lasting 12–15 days, and the second for embryo transfer and pregnancy testing, lasting 5–7 days. The overall span is 2–3 months, with a total stay in Georgia of about 20–30 days. If you are interested in IVF in Georgia, you can call us for a consultation. We will introduce it to you in detail and wish you success on your journey to parenthood!